Addiction Counselor Program CAT
What Does CAT stand for?
What is Certified addiction Technician
What Does CAS stand for?
Certified Addiction Specialist
True or False? Addiction is complex but treatable disease that affects brain function and behavior.
True
What does CBT stand for
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
What does DBT stand for?
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Can a CAT practice independently?
No-but they can provide service coordination and case management
Can a CAS practice independently?
Yes
How often do a clients treatment plan need to be assessed and updated?
Every 6 months
What are the 3 components of CBT?
Thoughts, feeling and behaviors
How many Major SKills are there in DBT?
4
What is the highest level of education you need to receive your CAT
HighSchool Diploma
Who can someone with a CAS supervise?
To someone with a CAT or individuals working towards their CAT or CAS
True or False? Treatment must be voluntary to be effective
False-a majority of the time treatment does not start out as voluntary
What are the 3 C's to changing thinking erros?
Catch IT, Check It, Change IT
What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is the practice of purposely bringing one's attention to the present-moment experience without evaluation,
What are the two exams you must pass to receive your CAT
jurisprudence and NCAC1
What Bachelors Degrees must a person have to qualify for a CAS?
Psychology, Social Work, Human Service Degree
What does O.A.R.S stand for?
Open ended questions-Affirmations-Reflective listening-Summarize
Which came first CBT or DBT?
CBT
What does JEDIS stand for?
Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion @SummitStone
What is the addiction counselor program designed to do?
To train counselors to work effectively within a variety of treatment settings and with a variety of addictive behaviors.
What is the first step you must take to get started to become and addiction counselor?
Talk to your supervisor to make a plan
In the BioPsychoSocial Model what falls under psychological?
Beliefs, emotions, coping skills, behavior, IQ,
What is the purpose of CBT?
To help people learn new skills that can be used in real life situations.
What is the overall goal of DBT?
to help us Understand and accept our difficult feelings and to learn skills to manage them.